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    Station Search and Rescue (SAR) Whidbey Conducts MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter Flight Operations [Image 10 of 10]

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    Two search and rescue personnel in orange helmets and red jackets are working together on a steep rocky slope. They appear to be managing rope and rigging equipment, likely during a technical rescue operation. Both individuals are equipped with harnesses, carabiners, and other climbing/rescue gear.

    UNITED STATES

    08.10.2026

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    Commander, Naval Air Forces

    Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Austin Hughes and Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Gantar practice vertical surface direct deployment from a Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Station SAR Whidbey during a routine training exercise on Whidbey Island, Wash., Aug. 10, 2026. Station SAR Whidbey trains for emergencies in different environments, including overwater and mountain rescue, using methods such as rappelling, hoisting and mountain landings. (U.S. Navy photo by retired Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman Chad Morrison)

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    Date Taken: 08.10.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 14:03
    Photo ID: 9910345
    VIRIN: 260810-N-NO825-1006
    Resolution: 5552x4160
    Size: 9.56 MB
    Location: US
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    Two individuals in red flight suits are seated in an open cockpit of a vintage or classic aircraft, photographed from a low angle during flight. Both wear helmets and protective eyewear, with one wearing a red helmet and the other a white helmet equipped with what appears to be a monocular or optical device. The aircraft's fuselage, bracing wires, and a spinning propeller are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy search and rescue helicopter, identifiable by its white and red color scheme and 'NAVY' markings, is captured in low-level flight framed through tree branches near a body of water. The aircraft appears to be a Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk or similar variant, with its side door open and a crew member visible inside. The image is taken at dusk or dawn, giving the scene a cool blue tone.
    A rescue or emergency personnel wearing a red helmet with communications equipment observes a helicopter hovering over a body of water during overcast conditions. The individual is viewed from behind, standing on an elevated rocky or vegetated shoreline. The scene strongly suggests an active search and rescue or emergency response operation.
    A red and white helicopter, consistent with U.S. Coast Guard livery, is parked on a rooftop helipad with green perimeter lights illuminated. The scene is captured during twilight/dusk with a city skyline visible in the background, featuring tall glass skyscrapers consistent with Seattle, Washington. The helipad appears to be atop a building, with a parking structure visible in the foreground.
    A rescue or search-and-rescue technician is suspended from a cable or rope over a body of water, likely being lowered or hoisted by a helicopter or crane. The individual is wearing full safety gear including a helmet, harness, and protective clothing. The water below appears choppy, suggesting outdoor conditions that may be part of a real operation or training exercise.
    A silhouetted figure is suspended from a rope or cable against a dramatic sunset sky, appearing to be engaged in a military or rescue hoist operation. The person is equipped with tactical gear including a helmet and harness, dangling over a body of water with mountain ridgelines visible in the background. The image is captured in strong silhouette contrast against warm pink, orange, and purple twilight tones.
    Close-up photograph of a rescue helicopter cockpit area, showing the nose and pilot's canopy section. The aircraft features a white and red color scheme with a prominent orange 'RESCUE' label and directional arrow on the fuselage. A pilot or crew member is partially visible through the cockpit glass.
    A U.S. Navy search and rescue helicopter, marked 'NAVY' and 'RESCUE' in red lettering, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy sky. The white and orange-accented helicopter has a crew member in red gear visible at the open side door. The image appears to depict an active rescue operation or training exercise.
    A rescue swimmer or search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel is being hoisted by a hoist cable beneath a U.S. Navy helicopter marked 'RESCUE' and 'NAVY'. The individual is wearing a red helmet, red jacket, harness, and hiking boots, and appears to be giving a thumbs-up gesture while carrying a colorful equipment bag. This appears to be either an active rescue operation or a training exercise.
    Two search and rescue personnel in orange helmets and red jackets are working together on a steep rocky slope. They appear to be managing rope and rigging equipment, likely during a technical rescue operation. Both individuals are equipped with harnesses, carabiners, and other climbing/rescue gear.

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